Chapter Eighty-Seven: The Dowry

Lu Qingrong and Jingyuan Hou Shizi have been married for several days, and He Kai has known about it.

Originally, although he had some emotion in his heart, he didn't plan to show up.

This time I came to Lu Mansion was Qiu Muyun's idea.

Sitting in the concierge of the Lu Mansion and waiting, he was still thinking about the conversation with Qiu Muyun yesterday.

"The fourth young lady of the Lu family has been married, have you ever heard of it?" Qiu Muyun's tone was very normal, and there was no yin and yang weirdness when Yin Pingru's mother and daughter were mentioned in the past.

"I've heard about it, but it's none of our business." He Kai directly skimmed it out.

Qiu Muyun shook his head: "If we marry into another family, it naturally doesn't matter to us, but now...... I think you'd better find a chance to ease things up with that kid. ”

There is no need to explain this, He Kai also understands.

With the status of the Marquis of Jingyuan's Mansion in the capital, he himself hoped that he could get along with Lu Qingrong in the future, but this was not easy.

"It's not that you don't know, when I first made it clear that that child would have nothing to do with the He family in the future. What's more, she changed her surname to Lu early on, and I don't think she remembered who I was at all.

"It's because you don't remember that you have a chance to ease! The child was only one year old, how could he have known what had happened? Even if Yin Pingru really said something to her, it couldn't be compared with what she had experienced. You're hiding at home now, and you're really at the mercy of what others say! ”

He Kai also felt that this was reasonable, but he really didn't want to be bored.

When Qiu Muyun saw him like this, he could guess his thoughts somewhat, and continued: "It's not for you to bow your head to others and admit your mistakes, it's just to show goodwill." You don't want that child to marry into the Hou Mansion in the future and take advantage of the situation to embarrass us, right? ”

"I won't tell you the truth, this is what my eldest brother specially instructed me, the status of the Marquis of Jingyuan Mansion in the hearts of the emperor and the prince is extraordinary, otherwise the Marquis of Jingyuan has done so many ridiculous things, why has he never been severely punished? I heard that the grandson of Master Shangshu Kong of the Ministry of War was beaten by him and bedridden for three months, but he reported to the emperor, and was directly turned into a small matter and a small matter by the emperor......"

After speaking, Qiu Muyun's voice lowered a lot.

He Kai gradually realized the strictness of the matter, but after all, he couldn't wipe his face.

It wasn't until the end that Qiu Muyun said that if he didn't go, then he would go to Lu Mansion in person, and He Kai hurriedly responded.

Fortunately, Lu Yiduo is not here now, otherwise he would not dare to go no matter what.

Sitting in the gatehouse of the Lu Mansion at this moment, He Kai suddenly had some stage fright, thinking about what to say when he saw Yin Pingru for a while, so that he could have the opportunity to meet Lu Qingrong.

And Yin Pingru's side quickly reacted to which one the "Lord of the Ministry of Rites" was, and then there was infinite surprise and anger in his heart.

What is he doing here?

In broad daylight, he actually came to the door with such a swagger, and asked to see him by name.

Why did he think he would see him?

"Nope." Yin Pingru replied crisply.

The maid turned around to pass the word, but Yin Pingru called her again.

"Sue the porter, if this person comes to me again in the future, just send him away."

The maid was stunned for a moment, and then nodded yes, this was the first time she had seen the eldest lady speak so fiercely.

He Kai, who was waiting in the concierge, was still a little incredulous after hearing the polite remark that "Madame's house is busy and has no time to meet guests".

He really never thought that Yin Pingru wouldn't even see him.

After thinking about it, he came here, if he just went back, Qiu Muyun would inevitably talk to him again, and he would make a lot of noise.

"Then can I see the second master of the house?" He Kai was fortunate to ask about Lu Yizhong.

Today, the Marquis of Jingyuan's Mansion is going to give a dowry gift, and it is not good that there is no male master in the mansion, so Lu Yizhong took a day off and stayed at home.

Hearing that the next person came to say that He Kai wanted to see him, Lu Yizhong's first reaction was the same as Yin Pingru's, and he also wanted to drive him away, but after all, everyone worked together in the Ministry of Rites, and He Kai's grade was higher than him...... In the end, he was invited to the study of the West Courtyard.

"I heard that the fourth lady in the house is married, I came here this time to see if there is anything I need help with." As soon as He Kai came in, he said straight to the point.

Lu Yizhong sometimes really admires the person in front of him, and he can say this kind of thing so unashamedly.

"There is no shortage of manpower in the house, and Lord Laohe is concerned." Lu Yizhong naturally didn't need his help.

"Then can you let me meet with Miss Four?" He Kai began to inch in.

Lu Yizhong couldn't hold back the anger in his heart when he heard this, and was about to refuse, when the little guy outside came in to report that the Marquis of Jingyuan Mansion had come to give a dowry gift.

"You also saw it, our house is really busy, Lord He, please go back first!"

Lu Yizhong fortunately ignored his request, and without waiting for him to react after speaking, he strode out of the study, leaving He Kai standing there alone.

He Kai couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, and hurriedly walked out and walked away.

But he still didn't give up in his heart, and he was still thinking about whether to wait for Lu Qingrong to come over again to add makeup to her before she got married......

At this time, whether it is Lu Yizhong or Yin Pingru, they have no time to care about He Kai's affairs anymore.

Because they were already in front of the dowry gift sent by the Marquis of Jingyuan's mansion, they were so shocked that they couldn't speak.

The process of giving the dowry gift is very simple, just put the things in the east courtyard, and by the way, the matchmaker completes the formal invitation. The date of the marriage has already been agreed, and this is just a formality.

It's just that the dowry gift from the Marquis of Jingyuan's mansion is really a bit staggering.

In addition to some customary tea cakes, three animals, seafood and other things, all of which are gifted by even numbers, taking the meaning of "good things come in pairs", there are also countless silk and satin cloths, gold and silver jewelry......

And the most exaggerated is the tens of thousands of taels of silver and 1,000 taels of gold as the bride price.

The prince of the Great Qi Dynasty got married, and the dowry was nothing more than that, right?

At this time, Yin Pingru couldn't help but think in her heart, it seems that Lu Qingrong's dowry needs to be adjusted again.

Yin Pingru and Lu Yizhong were not mentally prepared for this at all, and the Marquis of Jingyuan's mansion looked like a bully before, and they couldn't understand why they would give such a shocking dowry.

And Mrs. Wu, of course, has her own plans.

The various items of this bride price, including gold and silver, must be listed on the gift list, and they belong to the things on the surface.

What could be more reflective of her care and care for Jiang Xuan than these?

It was a great opportunity to show off her name, and she couldn't miss it.

Moreover, this dowry is one step ahead of the dowry, and the Lu family is not a family that covets small bargains, and after receiving such a huge dowry, the weight of the dowry will naturally rise with the tide, so although this practice seems to be a bit extravagant, in the end, the Marquis of Jingyuan may not really be able to suffer much loss.

At this time, in the Qinyi Courtyard of the Marquis of Jingyuan's Mansion, Mrs. Wu was secretly proud of her calculations, and Mother Lu walked in from the outside with the second lady of the Marquis of Chengping with an uneasy expression.

Mrs. Wu didn't care, and asked, "Can the dowry be sent over?" ”

"It's all gone!" The second lady of the Chengping Marquis Mansion was very excited, "Didn't you see it, the people of the Lu Mansion were stunned when they saw our dowry, probably they didn't expect that a Chongxi family affair could be so valued!" ”

The second lady treated others with herself, and felt that the reaction of the people of the Lu Mansion was flattered.

Mrs. Wu was quite unimpressed, and then asked, "The wedding date has also been officially finalized?" ”

"It's settled. As originally promised, next month sixteen. ”

"Hmm." Mrs. Wu showed a slight smile at this time, "There is Second Mrs. Lao, and after this family affair is completed, there will definitely be heavy thanks." I will not break my promise to do anything. ”

When the second lady heard this, her heart blossomed even more happily, and after getting Mrs. Wu's assurance, her heart was steady.

Soon Mrs. Wu served tea to the guests, and the second lady also returned happily.

Only then did she turn to Mother Lu on the side: "What's wrong with you today, you look absent-minded since you entered the door?" ”

Mother Lu saw that there was no one else in the house, so she opened her mouth: "Madam, the prince didn't return all night yesterday!" ”

"What!" Mrs. Wu was instantly furious, "What did he do?" ”

"The slave didn't know, but I just knew that last evening, Lord Sun came to the house to find the prince, and then he followed along. This is also what Cao's mother from Yuyuan came to me early this morning, and she thought that the prince was only returning late, so she didn't dare to disturb Madame. ”

Lu's mother didn't forget to help Cao's mother explain.

"Which Sun-sama?" Mrs. Wu asked.

"The capital of the Houjun Governor's Mansion, Lord Sun Yiming."

"What good could it be!" Mrs. Wu also heard about Sun Yiming's character, and when she heard that Jiang Xuan was going out with him, she couldn't help but raise her hand and slap it the rosewood square table next to her, "It's just that he tosses inside and outside the Hou Mansion, and now he hasn't returned all night, which makes it clear that outsiders think that I don't take good care of him!" What's more, he's still sick, if it's really ...... Outside, my reputation will be ruined in his hands! ”

Mother Lu heard Mrs. Wu say such words, her heart was even more worried, and she hurriedly looked left and right, and saw that there was no one around, so she persuaded her: "Madame, don't be angry, others may want to see you mess up under your anger." ”

This was somewhat effective, and Mrs. Wu really began to forcibly suppress her anger.

"Is he back now?"

"I'm back, it's not Chenzheng early this morning, so I went back to Yuyuan."

"Go and call him for me now!"

"This ......" Mother Lu got the order, but she stood a little hesitantly, "As soon as the prince came back, he said that he was unwell and needed to rest, so he didn't let people go in and disturb him......"

Seeing that Mrs. Wu was silent, Mother Lu continued to explain: "I heard Mother Cao say that the prince's complexion is indeed not very good, his face is a little pale, and he is unable to walk......

"Good!" Mrs. Wu interrupted her, "Then let's go to the Yuyuan Courtyard and see what discomfort he has!" ”RS